Excessive Penalty For Bank Robbers
The Grimm brothers Billy and Donald receive life imprisonment for robbing Norwalk-Cumming state bank, prompting debate on Iowa bank robbery statutes. The judge notes the need for reform to allow term sentences for youths while acknowledging law maintenance goals. The article contrasts bank robbery with other crimes and discusses broader TVA performance and impact.
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Billy
Donald Grimm
Norwalk-Cumming
Iowa
Prall
Jesse James
Public trust and commodity speculation Ethics for public officials
In discussing Edwin Pauley, the Knoxville Journal argues against public figures engaging in futures speculation in essential commodities. It stresses that holders of public trust must avoid even the appearance of evil and serve a single master without side lines of money making.
Fate of World Rests on John L Lewis Says Editors
Editors contrast John L Lewis influence with government power in industry and coal. Humboldt and Humboldt Republican weigh in on tax and farming policy. A warning about dominant figures in national affairs, citing MacArthur and Hoover as contrasts.
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Lewis
John L. Lewis
America
Record of Queen Mary Troop Transports in WWII
Wright County Monitor recalls the Queen Mary ship’s wartime service. It notes about 750,000 miles sailed and 765,000 troops ferried, with transports reaching 15,000 men per voyage amid dangers from Nazi submarines and air raids.
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Wright County Monitor
Europe
Atlantic
Recordings Less Expensive O'Brien Co Bell
Molotov returns to Russia with rubles to exchange at ten to one. O'Brien Co notes a smooth summary for Stalin, as Molotov reportedly only needs to present the conference agenda and state that he said no to every item.
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O’brien Co. Bell
Molotov
Russia
Stalin
Seldom Thanked Sheldon Mail Editorial on Free Publicity
The piece notes that newspapers seldom receive thanks for free publicity and argues editors and publishers deserve appreciation. It cites ongoing costs of gathering editing, setting, and printing news, estimating at least $4 per column, about 20 cents per inch.
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Sheldon
Retirement Dreams vs. Active Living in Daily Routines
A reflection on how fixed aging milestones trap people in analysis paralysis. It urges choosing meaningful hobbies like piano, writing, or reading now rather than waiting for a theoretical “right age.”
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Correctionville
What Fools We Mortals Be in Muddy County Scandals
A Humboldt Republican editorial condemns state county and government scandals. Polk county supervisors are accused of trickery that will be exposed, suggesting a need to curb personal influence in valuations. Northwood Anchor supports Iowa’s new property assessment method as a forward step, noting mixed reactions to changes.
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Beckord
U. S
U.S
Humboldt
Polk County
Northwood
Iowa
Notice of Administratrix for John L. Chisti Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa the district court grants Arlene Chism administratrix status for the estate of John L. Chism deceased. Creditors must present claims as required by law and debtors should pay the administratrix. Dated December 30 1947.
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District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
John L. Chisti
John L. Chism
Arlene Chism
Administrator Appointed in Estate of Christina Nielsen
In Probate No 3225 Viggo Nielsen appointed administrator of the estate of Christina Nielsen late of Pocahontas County Iowa deceased. Creditors and claimants must present claims as required by law for allowance and payment. December 31 1947.
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District Court of
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County
Christina Nielsen
Iowa
Notice of Appointment of Executrix for Hofert Estate
In the matter of the estate of Amandus Mathias Hofert deceased Pocahontas County Iowa. Mary Elizabeth Hofert is qualified as executrix and all debts owed to the estate should be presented. Dated January 3 1948. Buy a Bond each month.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Amandus Mathias Hofert
Arrested for taking wrong car in parking lot mix up
A man was surprised to learn he was arrested for taking a Dodge from a parking lot, only to discover he had driven his own identical vehicle by mistake. Investigators noted the confusion after the stray car and the owner’s vehicle were swapped in the lot.
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Gramena
Penta
Thor
Death by own action shocks Mitchellville area
Albert Cross of Mitchellville died by hanging in what authorities call death by own action. The Elmo Bell family of Winterset hosted him recently. they found him after returning home.
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Albert Cross
Mitchellville
Elmo Bell
Winterset
Mr. Cross
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